Re: [Non-Roc tech] Engine flush?

[Night Shadow <soltwede@privateI.com>]

> 	Would a car like this benefit from those engine flush products that clog 
> the Pep Boys shelves?  If so, which ones work?  I've heard of using Dexron 
> II(?) or some sort of ATF to clean out the crankcase and oil passages.  True 
> or urban legend?  And will any of these treatments cause weakening of the 
> seals?  Thanks, benton------

I used the ATF trick once with good success.  I had an Audi Coupe GT with
some seriously noisy lifters.  A mechanic friend suggested the ATF thing.
Basically pour in a quart, run the car at idle for 5-10 min (let it get
warm, but DON'T rev it, ATF doesn't lubricate the same as oil).  Then
drain and put in new oil.  Shut up all but one of my lifters, so it did a
good cleaning job in my case...

Eric

80 Scirocco (GF's Daily Driver)
81 Scirocco S (2.0 16v swap and complete restoration in progress)
91 Cabriolet (2.0 8v swap and mechanical rebuild in progress)
97 Golf Trek (Parts car)
00 Golf GL TDI (My Daily Driver)

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